How to pronounce chthonic
Say it like THON-ik. Chthonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THON).
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- THON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chthonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chthonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KTHON-ik.
What does chthonic mean?
- Dwelling within the underworld.“The young pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smoldering, chthonic gods; to inhabiting dark, deep places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence.”
Words that rhyme with chthonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chthonic.
Questions about saying chthonic
How do you pronounce chthonic?
Say THON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkθɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chthonic?
Chthonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THON). Broken into parts: THON · ik.
Is chthonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkθɒnɪk/ (KTHON-ik).